Minnesota Wild vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/2

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The NHL regular season continues with a game between the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers. The game will take place at Rogers Place, with a start time of 9:00 PM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Minnesota Wild, coached by John Hynes, enters with a record of 14-8-5. They rank 4th in the conference and 3rd in their division. On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers have a record of 11-10-5 under the guidance of Kris Knoblauch. They hold the 10th spot in the conference and 6th in their division.

Wild vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -157, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine +133

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild recently faced the Buffalo Sabres and lost 3-2. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored one goal each for the Wild. Filip Gustavsson stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game.

In their game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Wild won 3-2. Kirill Kaprizov was a key player, scoring two goals. The Wild had 37 shots on goal in this game.

The Wild’s skaters rank 14th in goals and shots on goal this season. They have 22 power play goals, ranking 2nd. Their defense is strong with 580 hits, placing them 8th in the league.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed run in recent games. They secured a 4-0 win against the Seattle Kraken, showcasing strong offensive skills. In contrast, they faced an 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars in a home game.

Top players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to contribute significantly. McDavid has 11 goals and 25 assists in 26 games. Draisaitl has scored 15 goals and assisted on 16 occasions in the same number of games.

In goal, Stuart Skinner has been a key player with nine wins. Calvin Pickard has also made contributions with two wins in nine games. The Oilers are ranked 21st in goals against, suggesting room for improvement on defense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Minnesota Wild with a moneyline of -157. The Wild are the underdogs with a moneyline of +133. Given the Oilers’ stronger offensive stats, such as ranking 8th in goals, they are projected to win this game with a score of 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. With both teams’ recent performance, the game is expected to go over the total. The Oilers and Wild have shown the ability to score, and the projected score of 4-3 suggests a total of 7, making the over a reasonable pick at -117.